Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Jean Philippe Fyot, marquis de La Marche, written from Ferney and dated 16 August 1768 [D15173]
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CMV37408
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Sotheby’s, Lot. 268, ‘VOLTAIRE. L.A.S. À FYOT DE LA MARCHE. 16 AOÛT 1768. 2 P. IN-8. A L’INTENDANT DU PRÉSIDENT DU PARLEMENT DE BOURGOGNE.’
Title:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Jean Philippe Fyot, marquis de La Marche, written from Ferney and dated 16 August 1768 [D15173]
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Incipit Diplomatic:
Ne voulant point importuner Monsieur le premier président et respectant ses occupations
Incipit Modernised:
Ne voulant point importuner Monsieur le premier président et respectant ses occupations
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In Voltaire’s Hand:
Yes
Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Jean Philippe Fyot, marquis de La Marche, written from Ferney and dated 16 August 1768.
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Physical Description
Material(s):
Extent:
1 f.
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Dimensions:
198 x 162 mm
Hands:
2
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Binding:
Unbound
Additional Comments:
The MS features one vertical and at least two horizontal fold lines.
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Decorations:
Undecorated
Additions:
A note has been added to the upper right-hand corner of f.1v that reads: ‘M. de Voltaire / fait reponse le 23 aout 1768’.
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History
Date:
16 August 1768
Ownership:
Owned by successively by Paul Chaponnière (1883-1956) and his son, Jean-François Chaponnière (1919-2005).
Origin (transcript):
ferney
Provenance:
Passed at the Sotheby’s sale on 18 November 2019 (Lot. 268) where it sold for €3,250.
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